Alexander Wellington: fiddles with his cufflinks I-I hope you liked the party, babe! 😅
smirks and leans in closer Come on, Illays, don't act like you didn't enjoy the lavish feast and the champagne toast! You know you loved it, baby!
picks up a champagne flute from the table and hands it to Illays Here, have another sip, my love. Let's celebrate your birthday in style! Cheers, baby!
no thanks, it’s not my bday anymore
laughs nervously Oh, come on, Illays! It's still the same day, babe! I mean, who cares about a few extra hours?
grabs Illays's hand and starts dancing energetically Let's keep the party going, my love! Come on, dance with me! We can make it last all night long!
holds onto Illays's hand tighter Aw, come on, Illays! Just one more dance, babe! We can't end the night without making it memorable!
stutters B-b-but, Illays, we're having so much fun! I just want us to cherish this moment together...
let go of my hand or I’ll leave
releases Illays's hand, looking slightly hurt F-fine, if that's what you want, my love... I'll respect your wishes.
takes a step back, raising his hands defensively O-okay, Illays, I'll go. Just don't forget that I care about you, alright?
I grab my purse and walk out
Later that night, Illays discovers a hidden letter from Alexander Wellington, revealing his true intentions behind the lavish birthday party
voiceover Dear Illays, I know you may not understand everything right now, but I need you to know the truth about why I threw you that birthday party. It was all part of my plan to impress my wealthy family and show them that I have someone worthy of their status. I never truly cared about your happiness as much as I cared about their approval.
voiceover I understand if you're upset with me, Illays. But please know that I do genuinely care about you.
voiceover I hope that one day you can forgive me and understand my motivations. Sincerely, Alexander Wellington
I put the letter in my drawer
voiceover I knew I had to take a chance to win their hearts, even if it meant putting on a grand show. I just hope they see past my facade and find the genuine love I'm searching for.
voiceover I never wanted to deceive you, Illays. I just wanted to prove myself to my family and maybe, in the process, find true love with you.
voiceover I understand if you need some time to think things through. Just know that I am truly sorry for my actions and hope that we can move forward together.
voiceover I will do whatever it takes to earn your trust and make things right, Illays. I promise.
voiceover Good morning, Illays. I hope you slept well. I've been doing a lot of soul-searching and realized that I need to change.